Digital Government

As trial looms, survey shows citizenship question could harm 2020 census

A national opinion study commissioned by the Census Bureau warned a controversial question on citizenship could be a "major barrier" to operations.

Artificial Intelligence

European Countries to Test AI Border Guards

A new program replaces human border guards with artificially intelligent avatars to watch for deception in travelers. It follows similar efforts that go back a decade.

Emerging Tech

Intel Community is Developing a More Spy-Proof Room

The intelligence community’s research arm is upgrading SCIF security to protect against threats from personal devices and sensors.

Cybersecurity

Census Bureau Isn’t Properly Managing Its Risk Management Review System

A lack of continuous assessment and oversight led to bad reporting, which in turn led to bad decision-making and a weak cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity

DHS risk center wants to revolutionize cyber response, but first it must get organized

The Department of Homeland Security's new National Risk Management Center wants to change the way government and industry approach cybersecurity by establishing partnerships across critical infrastructure areas and government.

Modernization

Top execs are aligned on shared services, but is the acquisition rank-and-file paying attention?

GSA and the White House are hoping shared services will drive IT modernization, but it could take some time.

People

Senate Dems say federal agencies are bargaining in bad faith

Union talks are grinding to a halt across multiple agencies, and a group of Senate Democrats wants to know if it's because negotiators are taking their cues from invalidated executive orders.

Ideas

5 Ways to Reduce Election Security Risks

Election officials must ensure the security of our election process, a daunting task due to tight budgets.

Cybersecurity

New DHS Cyber Center Meets with Industry to ID Most Valuable Assets

DHS officials met Thursday with officials from the communications, electricity and finance sectors.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Nov. 2

Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Quick Hits for Nov. 2

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Modernization

Report: Management Drama Threatens to Derail VA’s Health Records Overhaul

The vendor’s software is also falling short of the department’s requirements, according to ProPublica.

Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Group Aims to Reduce Counterfeits in Federal Systems

The proposed acquisition rule will require only original manufacturers or vetted resellers supply some components.

Ideas

Where Are All the Threat Hunters?

Fewer than a fifth of organizations have a dedicated threat hunting team.

Digital Government

Transportation Wants to Use Data to Predict Accidents and Make Roads Safer

The Transportation Department collects a wealth of data on traffic accidents but can't present it in the most impactful way to policymakers.

Digital Government

Administration’s Shared Services Push Starts In Familiar Place: Payroll

Officials said the NewPay payroll and work schedule system will be a case study for rolling out other shared services across government.